Process Engineer (m/f/d)

Knauf Gips KG

  • Iphofen
  • Post Date: 14. November 2024
Job Description

When it comes to shaping architecture, achieving economic renovation, and delivering high-performance products to our customers, Knauf Gips KG relies on drywall and flooring systems. At Knauf, we live and work worldwide based on clear values: humanity, partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurship. If these values resonate with you, the following challenge might be of interest.

Aligned with shared visions and goals, we at Knauf worldwide live and work according to clear values: Menschlichkeit, Partnership, Commitment, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. If you share these values, the following challenge may interest you.

Process Engineer (m/f/d)


  • Drawing on your experience, you will successfully coordinate commissioning and plant optimisation as the primary contact person on site, ensuring the successful implementation of our plans
  • Capitalising on your technical training and commitment to sustainability, you will contribute to the development of our teams and production processes
  • Engaging in the continuous development of gypsum manufacturing processes, you will particularly focus on gypsum wallboard and gypsum fibreboard
  • Documenting the knowledge gained, you will comprehensively adhere to the state of our technology in line with the provided guidelines
  • Collaborating closely with regional production support and local managers, you will provide technical support to our plants worldwide, optimising and stabilising our gypsum production processes


  • You have completed technical training in process engineering with further training as a technician or master craftsman, a degree in process engineering, or a comparable qualification
  • First experiences in the technical support of production plants, strong intercultural skills, an interest in interacting with new cultures and working in teams complete your profile
  • Knowledge of the Aspen or MATLAB program for process analysis and modelling, basic knowledge of gypsum calcination, mixing and/or pumping technology, conveying technology and thermal process engineering are an advantage
  • Analytical thinking and the ability to optimize processes by using Lean Six Sigma tools with a Greenbelt or Blackbelt education - in best case with SPC knowledge
  • Your profile is rounded off by your ability to work in a team, your willingness to travel globally (up to 50% of working time) and your very good English communication skills (German language desirable)

We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

  • Security: Indefinite employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned business
  • Flexibility: 38-hour workweek, 30 days of leave, special leave for specific occasions, flexitime account, broad time window for flexible work, and weekly home-office days
  • Fitness and Health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more
  • Time Savings: Ample parking and direct access via the factory premises to public transport (train, bus)
  • Future Planning: Subsidies for company savings schemes and offers for personal retirement planning
  • Feel Welcome: Welcome Days and individual onboarding, company and team events, subsidized cafeteria, barista coffee bar
  • Career Development: Individual support for part-time studies, further training, and workshops
  • Benefits and Vouchers: Employee vouchers and discounts with renowned brands
  • Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location

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